GPX Route & GPS Waypoints | Kizza Adventures
Start: Shira Plateau (3,850 m / 12,631 ft) — Finish: Moshi Town (900 m / 2,953 ft)
Total Distance: ~48 km (30 miles) — Elevation Loss: 2,950 m (9,678 ft)
Estimated Riding Time: 3–5 hours (including photo stops and rest breaks)
| Waypoint | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRA | -3.0833 | 37.0333 | 3,850 m | Drop-off point — start of bike descent |
| MOLAND | -3.0904 | 37.0483 | 3,550 m | Moorland section — begin single-track descent |
| HEATH | -3.1023 | 37.0594 | 3,200 m | Heath zone — rocky terrain, caution advised |
| RAINF | -3.1187 | 37.0721 | 2,800 m | Rainforest edge — dense vegetation, narrow trail |
| GATE | -3.1422 | 37.0876 | 1,800 m | Park gate — exit Kilimanjaro National Park |
| MWEKA | -3.1598 | 37.0954 | 1,500 m | Mweka Village — paved road begins |
| MOSHI | -3.3524 | 37.3400 | 900 m | Finish point — Kizza Adventures base |
Below is the full GPX data. Copy this into a file with a .gpx extension and load it into your GPS device or app (e.g., Garmin Connect, Komoot, Strava).
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<gpx version="1.1" creator="KizzaAdventures" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1">
<metadata>
<name>Kilimanjaro Bike Tour</name>
<desc>Bike descent route from Shira Plateau to Moshi Town</desc>
<author><name>Kizza Adventures</name></author>
</metadata>
<trk>
<name>Bike Descent</name>
<trkseg>
<trkpt lat="-3.0833" lon="37.0333"><ele>3850</ele><name>Shira Start</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.0904" lon="37.0483"><ele>3550</ele><name>Moorland</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.1023" lon="37.0594"><ele>3200</ele><name>Heath Zone</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.1187" lon="37.0721"><ele>2800</ele><name>Rainforest</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.1422" lon="37.0876"><ele>1800</ele><name>Park Gate</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.1598" lon="37.0954"><ele>1500</ele><name>Mweka Village</name></trkpt>
<trkpt lat="-3.3524" lon="37.3400"><ele>900</ele><name>Moshi Finish</name></trkpt>
</trkseg>
</trk>
</gpx>
kilimanjaro-bike-tour.gpx| Section | Distance | Elevation Loss | Difficulty | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shira Plateau to Heath | ~8 km | 650 m | Advanced | Alpine desert, rocky double-track |
| Heath to Rainforest | ~10 km | 400 m | Intermediate | Single-track, loose gravel, switchbacks |
| Rainforest to Park Gate | ~12 km | 1,000 m | Intermediate | Dense forest trail, roots, mud possible |
| Park Gate to Moshi | ~18 km | 900 m | Easy | Paved road, gradual descent, scenic views |
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